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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 520.32 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 520.32 and 211.26 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 520.32 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/520.32 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 520.32 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 109,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,922.80/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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