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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 587.76 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 587.76 and 397.90 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 587.76 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/587.76 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 587.76 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 233,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,869.70/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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