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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.57, 588.29 and 383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.57, 588.29 and 383.37 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.57 : 588.29 = 383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.57/588.29 = 383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.57x = 588.29 × 383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.57x = 225,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,530.75/426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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