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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 588.04 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 588.04 and 260.38 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 588.04 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/588.04 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 588.04 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 153,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,113.86/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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