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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 520.34 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 520.34 and 209.02 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 520.34 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/520.34 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 520.34 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 108,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,761.47/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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