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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 570.88 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 570.88 and 364.86 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 570.88 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/570.88 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 570.88 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 208,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,291.28/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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