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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 588.58 and 237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 588.58 and 237.46 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 588.58 = 237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/588.58 = 237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 588.58 × 237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 139,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,762.74/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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