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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.30, 588.30 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.30, 588.30 and 269.16 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.30 : 588.30 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.30/588.30 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.30x = 588.30 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.30x = 158,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,346.83/426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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