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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 588.45 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 588.45 and 293.58 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 588.45 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/588.45 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 588.45 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 172,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,757.15/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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