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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 585.63 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 585.63 and 365.69 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 585.63 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/585.63 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 585.63 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 214,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,159.03/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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