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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 587.06 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 587.06 and 366.66 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 587.06 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/587.06 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 587.06 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 215,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,251.42/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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