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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 518.16 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 518.16 and 209.71 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 518.16 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/518.16 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 518.16 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 108,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,663.33/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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