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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 520.71 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 520.71 and 211.52 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 520.71 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/520.71 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 520.71 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 110,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,140.58/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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