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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 588.87 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 588.87 and 364.47 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 588.87 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/588.87 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 588.87 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 214,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,625.45/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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