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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.10, 586.39 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.10, 586.39 and 366.32 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.10 : 586.39 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.10/586.39 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.10x = 586.39 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.10x = 214,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,807.62/425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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