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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.62, 518.37 and 209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.62, 518.37 and 209.83 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.62 : 518.37 = 209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.62/518.37 = 209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.62x = 518.37 × 209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.62x = 108,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,768.53/375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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