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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 520.55 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 520.55 and 211.43 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 520.55 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/520.55 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 520.55 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 110,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,056.23/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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