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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.38, 520.82 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.38, 520.82 and 211.60 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.38 : 520.82 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.38/520.82 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.38x = 520.82 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.38x = 110,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,205.51/377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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