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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.20, 588.21 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.20, 588.21 and 268.88 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.20 : 588.21 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.20/588.21 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.20x = 588.21 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.20x = 158,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,157.90/426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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