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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 521.53 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 521.53 and 212.16 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 521.53 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/521.53 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 521.53 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 110,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,647.80/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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