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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.22, 523.34 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.22, 523.34 and 211.19 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.22 : 523.34 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.22/523.34 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.22x = 523.34 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.22x = 110,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,520.50/379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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