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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 572.94 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 572.94 and 359.61 is: 496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 572.94 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/572.94 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 572.94 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 206,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,034.95/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.46

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