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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 572.25 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 572.25 and 359.11 is: 495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 572.25 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/572.25 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 572.25 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 205,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,500.70/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.77

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