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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.89, 586.34 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.89, 586.34 and 366.66 is: 504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.89 : 586.34 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.89/586.34 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.89x = 586.34 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.89x = 214,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,986.97/425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.79

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