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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 497.41 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 497.41 and 211.07 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 497.41 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/497.41 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 497.41 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 104,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,985.31/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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