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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 587.86 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 587.86 and 268.62 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 587.86 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/587.86 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 587.86 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 157,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,908.08/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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