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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 520.41 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 520.41 and 211.31 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 520.41 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/520.41 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 520.41 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 109,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,966.39/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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