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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 587.30 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 587.30 and 371.16 is: 510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 587.30 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/587.30 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 587.30 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 217,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,980.41/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.92

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