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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 588.24 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 588.24 and 295.52 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 588.24 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/588.24 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 588.24 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 173,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,836.68/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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