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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 588.96 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 588.96 and 361.56 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 588.96 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/588.96 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 588.96 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 212,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,944.38/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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