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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.30, 573.09 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.30, 573.09 and 367.70 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.30 : 573.09 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.30/573.09 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.30x = 573.09 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.30x = 210,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,725.19/416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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