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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.58, 588.81 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.58, 588.81 and 395.80 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.58 : 588.81 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.58/588.81 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.58x = 588.81 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.58x = 233,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,051.00/426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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