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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 588.11 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 588.11 and 260.46 is: 359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 588.11 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/588.11 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 588.11 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 153,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,177.83/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.46

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