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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 517.96 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 517.96 and 209.59 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 517.96 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/517.96 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 517.96 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 108,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,559.24/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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