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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 587.60 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 587.60 and 391.16 is: 539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 587.60 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/587.60 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 587.60 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 229,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,845.62/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.52

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