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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.27, 587.88 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.27, 587.88 and 295.05 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.27 : 587.88 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.27/587.88 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.27x = 587.88 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.27x = 173,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,453.99/426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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