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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 588.56 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 588.56 and 260.70 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 588.56 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/588.56 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 588.56 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 153,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,437.59/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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