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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 587.93 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 587.93 and 260.42 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 587.93 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/587.93 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 587.93 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 153,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,104.49/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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