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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 572.10 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 572.10 and 352.56 is: 487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 572.10 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/572.10 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 572.10 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 201,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,699.58/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.10

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