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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.73, 587.48 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.73, 587.48 and 363.46 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.73 : 587.48 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.73/587.48 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.73x = 587.48 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.73x = 213,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,525.48/425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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