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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.42 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.42 and 356.04 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.42 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.42 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.42 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 203,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,804.42/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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