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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 573.36 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 573.36 and 360.93 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 573.36 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/573.36 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 573.36 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 206,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,942.82/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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