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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 588.50 and 260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 588.50 and 260.65 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 588.50 = 260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/588.50 = 260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 588.50 × 260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 153,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,393.91/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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