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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.25, 587.89 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.25, 587.89 and 276.89 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 587.89 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/587.89 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 587.89 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 162,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,780.86/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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