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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 573.54 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 573.54 and 362.19 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 573.54 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/573.54 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 573.54 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 207,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,730.45/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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