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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 572.40 and 364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 572.40 and 364.77 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 572.40 = 364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/572.40 = 364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 572.40 × 364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 208,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,794.35/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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