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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 587.12 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 587.12 and 366.57 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 587.12 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/587.12 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 587.12 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 215,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,218.75/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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