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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 585.41 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 585.41 and 365.48 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 585.41 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/585.41 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 585.41 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 213,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,950.89/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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