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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 589.86 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 589.86 and 371.93 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 589.86 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/589.86 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 589.86 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 219,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,383.68/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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