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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.23 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.23 and 211.21 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.23 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.23 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.23 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 109,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,877.78/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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