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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 587.35 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 587.35 and 370.10 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 587.35 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/587.35 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 587.35 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 217,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,378.78/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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