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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 521.24 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 521.24 and 211.92 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 521.24 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/521.24 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 521.24 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 110,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,460.12/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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