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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 571.86 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 571.86 and 365.04 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 571.86 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/571.86 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 571.86 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 208,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,751.77/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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