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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.38 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.38 and 211.28 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.38 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.38 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.38 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 109,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,945.89/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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