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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 520.51 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 520.51 and 211.40 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 520.51 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/520.51 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 520.51 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 110,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,035.81/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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