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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 572.76 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 572.76 and 359.91 is: 496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 572.76 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/572.76 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 572.76 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 206,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,142.05/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.42

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