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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 587.79 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 587.79 and 260.44 is: 359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 587.79 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/587.79 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 587.79 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 153,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,083.38/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.23

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