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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 588.98 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 588.98 and 361.11 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 588.98 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/588.98 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 588.98 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 212,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,684.76/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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