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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 587.41 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 587.41 and 384.55 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 587.41 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/587.41 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 587.41 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 225,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,888.52/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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