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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 586.94 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 586.94 and 370.92 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 586.94 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/586.94 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 586.94 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 217,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,707.78/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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