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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 520.45 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 520.45 and 211.39 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 520.45 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/520.45 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 520.45 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 110,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,017.93/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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