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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 567.86 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 567.86 and 358.52 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 567.86 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/567.86 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 567.86 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 203,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,584.54/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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