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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 572.26 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 572.26 and 365.86 is: 504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 572.26 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/572.26 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 572.26 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 209,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,367.04/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.67

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