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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 520.05 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 520.05 and 211.06 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 520.05 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/520.05 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 520.05 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 109,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,761.75/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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