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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 588.13 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 588.13 and 370.66 is: 512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 588.13 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/588.13 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 588.13 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 217,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,996.27/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.52

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