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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 570.29 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 570.29 and 361.62 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 570.29 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/570.29 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 570.29 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 206,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,226.46/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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