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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.61, 588.81 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.61, 588.81 and 277.42 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.61 : 588.81 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.61/588.81 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.61x = 588.81 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.61x = 163,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,347.67/426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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