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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 588.73 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 588.73 and 278.98 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 588.73 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/588.73 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 588.73 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 164,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,243.90/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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