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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 518.44 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 518.44 and 209.93 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 518.44 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/518.44 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 518.44 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 108,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,832.47/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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