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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 570.87 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 570.87 and 358.11 is: 494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 570.87 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/570.87 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 570.87 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 204,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,434.26/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.39

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