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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 587.97 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 587.97 and 309.39 is: 426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 587.97 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/587.97 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 587.97 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 181,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,912.04/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.99

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