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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 587.29 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 587.29 and 301.31 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 587.29 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/587.29 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 587.29 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 176,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,956.35/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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