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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 518.13 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 518.13 and 209.66 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 518.13 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/518.13 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 518.13 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 108,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,633.80/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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