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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.01, 587.68 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.01, 587.68 and 286.13 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.01 : 587.68 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.01/587.68 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.01x = 587.68 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.01x = 168,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,154.44/426.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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