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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 590.40 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 590.40 and 368.86 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 590.40 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/590.40 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 590.40 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 217,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,774.94/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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