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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 588.24 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 588.24 and 328.08 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 588.24 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/588.24 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 588.24 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 192,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,989.78/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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