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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 588.18 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 588.18 and 315.88 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 588.18 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/588.18 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 588.18 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 185,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,794.30/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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