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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 520.98 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 520.98 and 211.74 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 520.98 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/520.98 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 520.98 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 110,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,312.31/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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