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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.39, 518.03 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.39, 518.03 and 209.60 is: 289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.39 : 518.03 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.39/518.03 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.39x = 518.03 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.39x = 108,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,579.09/375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.24

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