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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 497.65 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 497.65 and 213.31 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 497.65 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/497.65 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 497.65 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 106,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,153.72/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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