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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 588.18 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 588.18 and 260.50 is: 359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 588.18 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/588.18 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 588.18 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 153,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,221.50/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.55

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