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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.27, 588.29 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.27, 588.29 and 260.44 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.27 : 588.29 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.27/588.29 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.27x = 588.29 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.27x = 153,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,211.47/426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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