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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 589.73 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 589.73 and 365.70 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 589.73 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/589.73 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 589.73 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 215,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,662.43/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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