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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 520.72 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 520.72 and 211.54 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 520.72 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/520.72 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 520.72 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 110,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,153.11/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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