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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 571.20 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 571.20 and 357.92 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 571.20 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/571.20 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 571.20 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 204,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,443.90/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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