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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 587.36 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 587.36 and 276.38 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 587.36 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/587.36 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 587.36 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 162,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,330.24/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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