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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 520.49 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 520.49 and 209.13 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 520.49 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/520.49 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 520.49 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 108,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,850.07/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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