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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 571.32 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 571.32 and 355.49 is: 490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 571.32 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/571.32 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 571.32 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 203,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,097.83/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.20

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