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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 520.79 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 520.79 and 211.64 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 520.79 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/520.79 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 520.79 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 110,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,216.33/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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