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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 518.09 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 518.09 and 209.67 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 518.09 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/518.09 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 518.09 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 108,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,626.88/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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