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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 587.79 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 587.79 and 270.66 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 587.79 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/587.79 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 587.79 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 159,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,091.24/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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