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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 589.26 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 589.26 and 365.40 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 589.26 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/589.26 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 589.26 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 215,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,315.60/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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