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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.73, 589.64 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.73, 589.64 and 368.46 is: 507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.73 : 589.64 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.73/589.64 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.73x = 589.64 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.73x = 217,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,256.29/427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.93

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