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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 588.20 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 588.20 and 278.91 is: 385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 588.20 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/588.20 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 588.20 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 164,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,053.47/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.05

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