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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 588.13 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 588.13 and 295.14 is: 407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 588.13 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/588.13 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 588.13 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 173,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,580.69/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.12

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