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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 518.13 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 518.13 and 209.67 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 518.13 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/518.13 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 518.13 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 108,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,636.32/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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