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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 567.52 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 567.52 and 358.58 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 567.52 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/567.52 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 567.52 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 203,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,503.86/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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