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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.09, 572.85 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.09, 572.85 and 356.96 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.09 : 572.85 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.09/572.85 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.09x = 572.85 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.09x = 204,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,484.54/416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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