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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 588.24 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 588.24 and 364.25 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 588.24 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/588.24 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 588.24 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 214,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,263.48/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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