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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.18, 520.52 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.18, 520.52 and 211.44 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.18 : 520.52 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.18/520.52 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.18x = 520.52 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.18x = 110,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,058.75/377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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