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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 573.96 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 573.96 and 357.54 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 573.96 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/573.96 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 573.96 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 205,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,213.66/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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