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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 520.89 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 520.89 and 211.68 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 520.89 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/520.89 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 520.89 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 110,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,262.00/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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