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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 521.30 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 521.30 and 209.69 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 521.30 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/521.30 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 521.30 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 109,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,311.40/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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