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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 588.39 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 588.39 and 302.11 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 588.39 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/588.39 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 588.39 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 177,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,755.56/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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