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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 588.24 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 588.24 and 268.98 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 588.24 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/588.24 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 588.24 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 158,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,224.80/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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