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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 587.30 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 587.30 and 371.14 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 587.30 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/587.30 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 587.30 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 217,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,970.52/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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