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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.51, 573.36 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.51, 573.36 and 360.92 is: 496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.51 : 573.36 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.51/573.36 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.51x = 573.36 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.51x = 206,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,934.22/416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.83

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