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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 497.49 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 497.49 and 211.11 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 497.49 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/497.49 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 497.49 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 105,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,025.11/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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