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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 588.12 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 588.12 and 383.24 is: 528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 588.12 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/588.12 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 588.12 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 225,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,391.11/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.54

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