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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.63, 523.88 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.63, 523.88 and 211.58 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.63 : 523.88 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.63/523.88 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.63x = 523.88 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.63x = 110,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,840.44/379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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