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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.39, 588.79 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.39, 588.79 and 269.30 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.39 : 588.79 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.39/588.79 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.39x = 588.79 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.39x = 158,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,558.13/426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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