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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 587.49 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 587.49 and 351.53 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 587.49 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/587.49 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 587.49 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 206,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,520.36/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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