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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 523.22 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 523.22 and 211.09 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 523.22 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/523.22 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 523.22 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 110,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,448.82/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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