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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 518.01 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 518.01 and 209.59 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 518.01 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/518.01 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 518.01 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 108,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,568.81/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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