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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 587.46 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 587.46 and 367.76 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 587.46 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/587.46 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 587.46 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 216,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,044.29/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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