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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 588.67 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 588.67 and 260.79 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 588.67 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/588.67 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 588.67 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 153,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,519.25/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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