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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 587.93 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 587.93 and 260.22 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 587.93 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/587.93 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 587.93 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 152,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,989.70/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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