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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 520.62 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 520.62 and 211.51 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 520.62 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/520.62 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 520.62 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 110,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,113.73/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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