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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 588.96 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 588.96 and 269.42 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 588.96 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/588.96 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 588.96 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 158,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,677.60/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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