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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 571.83 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 571.83 and 360.02 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 571.83 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/571.83 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 571.83 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 205,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,870.24/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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