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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.17, 587.90 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.17, 587.90 and 370.82 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.17 : 587.90 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.17/587.90 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.17x = 587.90 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.17x = 218,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,003.07/426.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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