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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 520.97 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 520.97 and 211.74 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 520.97 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/520.97 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 520.97 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 110,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,309.13/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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