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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.58, 588.80 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.58, 588.80 and 277.20 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.58 : 588.80 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.58/588.80 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.58x = 588.80 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.58x = 163,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,215.36/426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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