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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 586.80 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 586.80 and 363 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 586.80 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/586.80 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 586.80 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 213,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,008.40/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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