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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 520.39 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 520.39 and 211.32 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 520.39 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/520.39 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 520.39 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 109,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,970.64/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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