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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 587.97 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 587.97 and 286.38 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 587.97 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/587.97 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 587.97 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 168,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,382.85/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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