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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 520.17 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 520.17 and 211.14 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 520.17 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/520.17 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 520.17 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 109,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,828.69/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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