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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.53, 573.28 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.53, 573.28 and 363.07 is: 499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.53 : 573.28 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.53/573.28 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.53x = 573.28 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.53x = 208,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,140.77/416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.70

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