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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 587.50 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 587.50 and 373.92 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 587.50 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/587.50 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 587.50 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 219,678
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,678/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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