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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 568.40 and 358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 568.40 and 358.46 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 568.40 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/568.40 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 568.40 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 203,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,748.66/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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