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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 587.94 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 587.94 and 384.92 is: 530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 587.94 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/587.94 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 587.94 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 226,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,309.86/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.77

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