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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 523.34 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 523.34 and 211.20 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 523.34 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/523.34 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 523.34 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 110,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,529.41/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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