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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 588.31 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 588.31 and 276.81 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 588.31 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/588.31 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 588.31 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 162,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,850.44/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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