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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 497.88 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 497.88 and 213.44 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 497.88 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/497.88 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 497.88 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 106,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,267.51/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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