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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 585.39 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 585.39 and 365.97 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 585.39 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/585.39 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 585.39 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 214,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,235.18/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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