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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 589.83 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 589.83 and 369.35 is: 509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 589.83 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/589.83 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 589.83 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 217,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,850.76/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.40

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