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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 520.56 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 520.56 and 211.44 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 520.56 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/520.56 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 520.56 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 110,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,067.21/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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