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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 570.25 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 570.25 and 358.22 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 570.25 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/570.25 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 570.25 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 204,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,273.16/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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