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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 518.03 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 518.03 and 209.58 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 518.03 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/518.03 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 518.03 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 108,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,568.73/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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