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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 587.94 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 587.94 and 242.04 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 587.94 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/587.94 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 587.94 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 142,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,305.00/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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