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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 497.01 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 497.01 and 212.72 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 497.01 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/497.01 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 497.01 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 105,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,721.48/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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