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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 520.96 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 520.96 and 211.76 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 520.96 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/520.96 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 520.96 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 110,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,314.83/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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