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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 586.65 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 586.65 and 363.11 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 586.65 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/586.65 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 586.65 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 213,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,015.55/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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