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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 520.38 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 520.38 and 211.29 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 520.38 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/520.38 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 520.38 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 109,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,951.09/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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