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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 585.99 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 585.99 and 369.54 is: 509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 585.99 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/585.99 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 585.99 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 216,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,546.74/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.65

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