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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 591.84 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 591.84 and 369.36 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 591.84 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/591.84 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 591.84 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 218,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,602.02/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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