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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.05, 587.96 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.05, 587.96 and 276.71 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.05 : 587.96 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.05/587.96 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.05x = 587.96 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.05x = 162,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,690.09/426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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