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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.25, 573.95 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.25, 573.95 and 369.55 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 573.95 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/573.95 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 573.95 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 212,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,103.22/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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