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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 589.68 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 589.68 and 361.53 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 589.68 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/589.68 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 589.68 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 213,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,187.01/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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