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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 518 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 518 and 209.56 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 518 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/518 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 518 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 108,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,552.08/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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