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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 586.65 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 586.65 and 382.39 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 586.65 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/586.65 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 586.65 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 224,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,329.09/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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