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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 497.18 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 497.18 and 210.99 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 497.18 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/497.18 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 497.18 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 104,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,898.28/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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