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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 520.53 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 520.53 and 211.48 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 520.53 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/520.53 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 520.53 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 110,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,081.68/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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