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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 518.24 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 518.24 and 209.76 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 518.24 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/518.24 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 518.24 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 108,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,706.02/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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