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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 588.36 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 588.36 and 260.44 is: 359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 588.36 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/588.36 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 588.36 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 153,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,232.48/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.55

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