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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 520.64 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 520.64 and 211.49 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 520.64 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/520.64 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 520.64 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 110,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,110.15/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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