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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.20, 584.01 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.20, 584.01 and 364.97 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.20 : 584.01 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.20/584.01 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.20x = 584.01 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.20x = 213,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,147.59/424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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