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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 571.48 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 571.48 and 352.21 is: 485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 571.48 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/571.48 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 571.48 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 201,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,280.97/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.51

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