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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 520.17 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 520.17 and 211.15 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 520.17 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/520.17 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 520.17 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 109,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,833.90/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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