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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 587.88 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 587.88 and 276.84 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 587.88 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/587.88 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 587.88 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 162,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,748.70/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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