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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 589.38 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 589.38 and 367.64 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 589.38 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/589.38 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 589.38 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 216,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,679.66/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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