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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 588.82 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 588.82 and 260.97 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 588.82 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/588.82 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 588.82 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 153,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,665.30/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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