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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 520.11 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 520.11 and 211.12 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 520.11 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/520.11 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 520.11 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 109,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,804.32/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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