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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 586.80 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 586.80 and 369.96 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 586.80 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/586.80 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 586.80 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 217,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,092.53/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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