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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 587.55 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 587.55 and 363.75 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 587.55 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/587.55 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 587.55 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 213,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,721.31/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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