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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 573.56 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 573.56 and 357.08 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 573.56 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/573.56 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 573.56 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 204,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,806.80/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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