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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 588.30 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 588.30 and 268.94 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 588.30 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/588.30 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 588.30 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 158,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,217.40/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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