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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 588.66 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 588.66 and 293.70 is: 405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 588.66 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/588.66 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 588.66 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 172,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,889.44/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.46

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