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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 574.14 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 574.14 and 357.56 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 574.14 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/574.14 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 574.14 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 205,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,289.50/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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