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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 520.93 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 520.93 and 211.73 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 520.93 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/520.93 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 520.93 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 110,296.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,296.51/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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