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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 572.20 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 572.20 and 358.80 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 572.20 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/572.20 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 572.20 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 205,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,305.36/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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