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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 573.35 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 573.35 and 360.81 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 573.35 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/573.35 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 573.35 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 206,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,868.61/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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