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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 523.41 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 523.41 and 211.26 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 523.41 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/523.41 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 523.41 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 110,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,575.85/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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