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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 571.18 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 571.18 and 358.60 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 571.18 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/571.18 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 571.18 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 204,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,825.15/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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