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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 518.02 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 518.02 and 209.60 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 518.02 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/518.02 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 518.02 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 108,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,576.99/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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