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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 588.21 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 588.21 and 269.02 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 588.21 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/588.21 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 588.21 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 158,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,240.25/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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