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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 588.18 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 588.18 and 260.61 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 588.18 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/588.18 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 588.18 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 153,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,285.59/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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