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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 521.42 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 521.42 and 212.04 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 521.42 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/521.42 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 521.42 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 110,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,560.84/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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