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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.84, 520.03 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.84, 520.03 and 211.07 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.84 : 520.03 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.84/520.03 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.84x = 520.03 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.84x = 109,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,764.30/376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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