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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 521.17 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 521.17 and 211.88 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 521.17 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/521.17 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 521.17 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 110,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,425.50/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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