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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 497.78 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 497.78 and 213.38 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 497.78 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/497.78 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 497.78 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 106,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,216.30/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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