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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 574.07 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 574.07 and 363.02 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 574.07 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/574.07 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 574.07 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 208,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,394.21/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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