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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 521.28 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 521.28 and 211.97 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 521.28 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/521.28 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 521.28 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 110,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,493.12/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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