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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 498.75 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 498.75 and 212.09 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 498.75 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/498.75 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 498.75 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 105,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,779.89/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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