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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 523.68 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 523.68 and 211.44 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 523.68 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/523.68 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 523.68 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 110,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,726.90/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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