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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.54, 588.06 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.54, 588.06 and 362.52 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.54 : 588.06 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.54/588.06 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.54x = 588.06 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.54x = 213,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,183.51/425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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