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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 588.46 and 384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 588.46 and 384.58 is: 531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 588.46 = 384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/588.46 = 384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 588.46 × 384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 226,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,309.95/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.19

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