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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 519.98 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 519.98 and 211.03 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 519.98 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/519.98 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 519.98 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 109,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,731.97/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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