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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 520.77 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 520.77 and 211.59 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 520.77 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/520.77 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 520.77 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 110,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,189.72/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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