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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.43, 518.09 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.43, 518.09 and 209.64 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.43 : 518.09 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.43/518.09 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.43x = 518.09 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.43x = 108,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,613.87/375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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