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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 588.22 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 588.22 and 270.88 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 588.22 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/588.22 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 588.22 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 159,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,337.03/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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