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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 570.98 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 570.98 and 361.09 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 570.98 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/570.98 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 570.98 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 206,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,170.51/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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