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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.55, 588.53 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.55, 588.53 and 286.53 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.55 : 588.53 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.55/588.53 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.55x = 588.53 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.55x = 168,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,631.50/426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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