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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 587.67 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 587.67 and 301.58 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 587.67 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/587.67 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 587.67 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 177,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,229.52/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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