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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.77, 588 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.77, 588 and 366.64 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.77 : 588 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.77/588 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.77x = 588 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.77x = 215,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,584.32/425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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