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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 570.04 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 570.04 and 360.56 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 570.04 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/570.04 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 570.04 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 205,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,533.62/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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