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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 589.71 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 589.71 and 368.36 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 589.71 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/589.71 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 589.71 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 217,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,223.73/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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