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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 572.18 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 572.18 and 360.27 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 572.18 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/572.18 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 572.18 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 206,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,137.49/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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