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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 571.47 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 571.47 and 355.96 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 571.47 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/571.47 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 571.47 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 203,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,417.60/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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