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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 572.90 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 572.90 and 363.57 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 572.90 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/572.90 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 572.90 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 208,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,287.44/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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