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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 520.96 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 520.96 and 209.45 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 520.96 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/520.96 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 520.96 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 109,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,115.65/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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