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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.40, 585.50 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.40, 585.50 and 363.02 is: 499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.40 : 585.50 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.40/585.50 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.40x = 585.50 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.40x = 212,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,548.21/425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.64

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