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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.07, 587.93 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.07, 587.93 and 239.54 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.07 : 587.93 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.07/587.93 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.07x = 587.93 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.07x = 140,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,833.02/426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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