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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 571.61 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 571.61 and 362.63 is: 499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 571.61 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/571.61 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 571.61 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 207,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,280.01/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.99

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