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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.01, 587.90 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.01, 587.90 and 239.49 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.01 : 587.90 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.01/587.90 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.01x = 587.90 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.01x = 140,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,793.23/426.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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