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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 518.50 and 209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 518.50 and 209.91 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 518.50 = 209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/518.50 = 209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 518.50 × 209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 108,836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,836.51/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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