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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 573.21 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 573.21 and 361.02 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 573.21 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/573.21 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 573.21 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 206,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,940.27/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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