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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 588.80 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 588.80 and 368.80 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 588.80 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/588.80 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 588.80 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 217,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,149.44/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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