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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 518.05 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 518.05 and 209.64 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 518.05 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/518.05 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 518.05 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 108,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,604.00/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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