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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.00, 584.64 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.00, 584.64 and 364.91 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.00 : 584.64 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.00/584.64 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.00x = 584.64 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.00x = 213,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,342.44/424.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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