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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 568.52 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 568.52 and 359.91 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 568.52 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/568.52 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 568.52 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 204,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,615.58/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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