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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 584.97 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 584.97 and 365.54 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 584.97 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/584.97 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 584.97 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 213,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,829.93/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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