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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 521.02 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 521.02 and 211.77 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 521.02 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/521.02 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 521.02 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 110,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,336.67/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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