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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 572.82 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 572.82 and 364.28 is: 501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 572.82 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/572.82 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 572.82 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 208,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,666.87/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.57

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