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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 520.68 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 520.68 and 211.51 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 520.68 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/520.68 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 520.68 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 110,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,129.03/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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