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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 587.78 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 587.78 and 239.50 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 587.78 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/587.78 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 587.78 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 140,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,773.31/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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