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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 520.83 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 520.83 and 211.61 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 520.83 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/520.83 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 520.83 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 110,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,214.14/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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