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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.53 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.53 and 260.84 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.53 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.53 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.53 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 153,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,512.17/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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