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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 586.55 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 586.55 and 363.95 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 586.55 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/586.55 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 586.55 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 213,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,475.05/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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