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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 570.96 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 570.96 and 360.77 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 570.96 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/570.96 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 570.96 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 205,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,982.38/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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