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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.87, 570.86 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.87, 570.86 and 360.99 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.87 : 570.86 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.87/570.86 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.87x = 570.86 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.87x = 206,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074.75/412.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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