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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.31, 520.68 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.31, 520.68 and 211.53 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.31 : 520.68 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.31/520.68 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.31x = 520.68 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.31x = 110,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,139.44/377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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