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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 520.19 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 520.19 and 211.18 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 520.19 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/520.19 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 520.19 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 109,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,850.07/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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