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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 524.10 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 524.10 and 211.71 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 524.10 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/524.10 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 524.10 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 110,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,957.21/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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