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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 518.64 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 518.64 and 210.09 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 518.64 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/518.64 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 518.64 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 108,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,958.09/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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