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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 520.48 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 520.48 and 211.35 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 520.48 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/520.48 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 520.48 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 109,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,999.79/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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