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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.56 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.56 and 212.17 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.56 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.56 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.56 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 110,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,659.39/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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