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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 572.51 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 572.51 and 360.54 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 572.51 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/572.51 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 572.51 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 206,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410.95/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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