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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 520.65 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 520.65 and 211.47 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 520.65 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/520.65 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 520.65 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 110,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,101.86/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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