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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 588.57 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 588.57 and 260.64 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 588.57 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/588.57 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 588.57 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 153,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,404.88/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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