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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 575.61 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 575.61 and 361.46 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 575.61 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/575.61 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 575.61 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 208,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,060.07/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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