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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 521.07 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 521.07 and 211.83 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 521.07 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/521.07 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 521.07 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 110,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,378.26/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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