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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 518.36 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 518.36 and 209.88 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 518.36 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/518.36 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 518.36 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 108,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,793.40/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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