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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 518.40 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 518.40 and 209.86 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 518.40 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/518.40 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 518.40 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 108,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,791.42/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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