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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 517.99 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 517.99 and 209.58 is: 289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 517.99 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/517.99 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 517.99 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 108,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,560.34/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.24

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