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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 518.32 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 518.32 and 209.82 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 518.32 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/518.32 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 518.32 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 108,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,753.38/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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