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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.71, 573.66 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.71, 573.66 and 361.22 is: 497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.71 : 573.66 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.71/573.66 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.71x = 573.66 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.71x = 207,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,217.47/416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.28

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