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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 520.38 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 520.38 and 211.32 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 520.38 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/520.38 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 520.38 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 109,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,966.70/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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