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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 518.31 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 518.31 and 209.79 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 518.31 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/518.31 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 518.31 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 108,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,736.25/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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