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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 520.19 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 520.19 and 211.15 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 520.19 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/520.19 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 520.19 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 109,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,838.12/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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