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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 521.25 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 521.25 and 211.98 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 521.25 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/521.25 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 521.25 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 110,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,494.58/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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