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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.35, 572.27 and 366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.35, 572.27 and 366.94 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.35 : 572.27 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.35/572.27 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.35x = 572.27 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.35x = 209,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,986.92/416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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