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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 588.59 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 588.59 and 267.12 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 588.59 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/588.59 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 588.59 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 157,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,226.23/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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