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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.83, 521.41 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.83, 521.41 and 212.04 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.83 : 521.41 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.83/521.41 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.83x = 521.41 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.83x = 110,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,559.78/377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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