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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 588.12 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 588.12 and 260.40 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 588.12 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/588.12 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 588.12 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 153,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,146.45/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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