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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 521.01 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 521.01 and 211.75 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 521.01 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/521.01 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 521.01 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 110,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,323.87/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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