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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 588.95 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 588.95 and 368.46 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 588.95 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/588.95 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 588.95 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 217,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,002.67/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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