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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 566.40 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 566.40 and 362.08 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 566.40 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/566.40 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 566.40 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 205,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,082.11/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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