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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 518.36 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 518.36 and 209.84 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 518.36 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/518.36 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 518.36 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 108,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,769.02/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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