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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 586.72 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 586.72 and 405.12 is: 557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 586.72 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/586.72 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 586.72 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 237,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,692.01/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.96

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