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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.72 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.72 and 260.77 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.72 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.72 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.72 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 153,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,519.66/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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