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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 570.48 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 570.48 and 361.76 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 570.48 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/570.48 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 570.48 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 206,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,376.84/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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