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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 588.92 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 588.92 and 353.04 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 588.92 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/588.92 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 588.92 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 207,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,912.32/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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