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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 589.02 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 589.02 and 365.73 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 589.02 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/589.02 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 589.02 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 215,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,422.28/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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