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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.36, 575.52 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.36, 575.52 and 358.56 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.36 : 575.52 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.36/575.52 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.36x = 575.52 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.36x = 206,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,358.45/417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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