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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.17, 588.30 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.17, 588.30 and 270.92 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.17 : 588.30 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.17/588.30 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.17x = 588.30 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.17x = 159,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,382.24/426.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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