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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.81, 570.60 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.81, 570.60 and 360.89 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.81 : 570.60 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.81/570.60 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.81x = 570.60 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.81x = 205,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,920.98/413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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