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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 523.08 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 523.08 and 211 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 523.08 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/523.08 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 523.08 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 110,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,369.88/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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