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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.61, 497.56 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.61, 497.56 and 213.29 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.61 : 497.56 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.61/497.56 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.61x = 497.56 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.61x = 106,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,124.57/360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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