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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.13, 520.39 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.13, 520.39 and 211.33 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.13 : 520.39 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.13/520.39 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.13x = 520.39 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.13x = 109,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,974.02/377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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