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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 586.98 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 586.98 and 360.04 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 586.98 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/586.98 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 586.98 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 211,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,336.28/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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