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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 588.24 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 588.24 and 316.12 is: 436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 588.24 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/588.24 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 588.24 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 185,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,954.43/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.12

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