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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.11, 590.04 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.11, 590.04 and 365.58 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.11 : 590.04 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.11/590.04 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.11x = 590.04 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.11x = 215,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,706.82/427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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