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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 590.76 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 590.76 and 368.64 is: 509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 590.76 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/590.76 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 590.76 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 217,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,777.77/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.10

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