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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 588.38 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 588.38 and 364.36 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 588.38 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/588.38 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 588.38 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 214,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,382.14/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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