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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 588.34 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 588.34 and 260.66 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 588.34 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/588.34 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 588.34 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 153,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,358.50/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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