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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 521.12 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 521.12 and 211.87 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 521.12 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/521.12 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 521.12 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 110,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,406.03/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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