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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.29, 575.19 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.29, 575.19 and 363.75 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.29 : 575.19 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.29/575.19 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.29x = 575.19 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.29x = 209,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,225.36/416.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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