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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 588.48 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 588.48 and 260.58 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 588.48 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/588.48 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 588.48 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 153,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,347.35/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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