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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 588.62 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 588.62 and 269.18 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 588.62 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/588.62 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 588.62 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 158,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,444.73/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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