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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 521.16 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 521.16 and 211.90 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 521.16 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/521.16 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 521.16 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 110,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,433.80/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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