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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 588.66 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 588.66 and 260.66 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 588.66 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/588.66 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 588.66 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 153,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,440.12/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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