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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 574.18 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 574.18 and 366.42 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 574.18 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/574.18 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 574.18 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 210,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,391.04/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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