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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 571.40 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 571.40 and 355.56 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 571.40 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/571.40 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 571.40 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 203,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,166.98/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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