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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 570.51 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 570.51 and 360.74 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 570.51 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/570.51 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 570.51 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 205,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,802.92/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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