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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 518.49 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 518.49 and 209.94 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 518.49 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/518.49 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 518.49 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 108,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,851.79/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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