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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 587.40 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 587.40 and 403.28 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 587.40 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/587.40 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 587.40 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 236,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,886.67/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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