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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.05, 587.77 and 259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.05, 587.77 and 259.97 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.05 : 587.77 = 259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.05/587.77 = 259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.05x = 587.77 × 259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.05x = 152,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,802.57/426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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