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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 521.52 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 521.52 and 212.12 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 521.52 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/521.52 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 521.52 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 110,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,622.21/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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