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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 497.70 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 497.70 and 211.21 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 497.70 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/497.70 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 497.70 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 105,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,117.44/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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