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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 570.08 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 570.08 and 358.08 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 570.08 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/570.08 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 570.08 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 204,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,134.25/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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