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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 569.76 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 569.76 and 358.52 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 569.76 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/569.76 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 569.76 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 204,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,270.36/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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