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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 571.59 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 571.59 and 364.68 is: 503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 571.59 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/571.59 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 571.59 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 208,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,447.44/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.39

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