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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 587.21 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 587.21 and 295.29 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 587.21 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/587.21 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 587.21 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 173,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,397.24/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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