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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 587.98 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 587.98 and 260.35 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 587.98 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/587.98 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 587.98 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 153,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,080.59/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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