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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.26, 586.86 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.26, 586.86 and 295.04 is: 406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.26 : 586.86 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.26/586.86 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.26x = 586.86 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.26x = 173,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,147.17/426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.20

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