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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 521 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 521 and 211.75 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 521 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/521 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 521 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 110,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,321.75/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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