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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.67, 586.80 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.67, 586.80 and 369.30 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.67 : 586.80 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.67/586.80 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.67x = 586.80 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.67x = 216,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,705.24/425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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