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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 588.15 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 588.15 and 268.95 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 588.15 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/588.15 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 588.15 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 158,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,182.94/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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