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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 569.52 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 569.52 and 358.24 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 569.52 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/569.52 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 569.52 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 204,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,024.84/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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