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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 588.16 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 588.16 and 315.52 is: 435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 588.16 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/588.16 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 588.16 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 185,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,576.24/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.54

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