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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 573.61 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 573.61 and 357.11 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 573.61 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/573.61 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 573.61 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 204,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,839.00/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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