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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.52, 497.36 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.52, 497.36 and 211.16 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.52 : 497.36 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.52/497.36 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.52x = 497.36 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.52x = 105,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,022.54/360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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