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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 520.90 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 520.90 and 211.65 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 520.90 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/520.90 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 520.90 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 110,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,248.49/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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