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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 520.94 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 520.94 and 211.69 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 520.94 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/520.94 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 520.94 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 110,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,274.13/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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