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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 573.66 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 573.66 and 354.06 is: 488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 573.66 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/573.66 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 573.66 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 203,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,110.06/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.23

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