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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.89, 589.10 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.89, 589.10 and 368.66 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.89 : 589.10 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.89/589.10 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.89x = 589.10 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.89x = 217,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,177.61/427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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