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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 572.87 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 572.87 and 360.77 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 572.87 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/572.87 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 572.87 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 206,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,672.51/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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