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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 518.17 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 518.17 and 209.73 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 518.17 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/518.17 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 518.17 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 108,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,675.79/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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