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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 520.94 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 520.94 and 211.73 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 520.94 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/520.94 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 520.94 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 110,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,298.63/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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