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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 497.41 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 497.41 and 213.13 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 497.41 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/497.41 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 497.41 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 106,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,012.99/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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