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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 588.58 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 588.58 and 260.64 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 588.58 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/588.58 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 588.58 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 153,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,407.49/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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