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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 564.72 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 564.72 and 357.69 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 564.72 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/564.72 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 564.72 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 201,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,994.31/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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