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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.13, 566.60 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.13, 566.60 and 360.72 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.13 : 566.60 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.13/566.60 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.13x = 566.60 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.13x = 204,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,382.15/410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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