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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.07, 496.72 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.07, 496.72 and 212.63 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.07 : 496.72 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.07/496.72 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.07x = 496.72 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.07x = 105,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,616.95/360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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