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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 588.08 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 588.08 and 295.22 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 588.08 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/588.08 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 588.08 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 173,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,612.98/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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