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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 588.18 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 588.18 and 286.36 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 588.18 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/588.18 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 588.18 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 168,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,431.22/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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