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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 496.98 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 496.98 and 210.75 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 496.98 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/496.98 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 496.98 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 104,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,738.54/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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