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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.00, 588.12 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.00, 588.12 and 326.22 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.00 : 588.12 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.00/588.12 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.00x = 588.12 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.00x = 191,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,858.04/426.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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