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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 587.93 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 587.93 and 295.47 is: 407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 587.93 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/587.93 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 587.93 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 173,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,714.20/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.38

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