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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 587.86 and 260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 587.86 and 260.21 is: 359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 587.86 = 260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/587.86 = 260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 587.86 × 260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 152,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,967.87/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.06

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