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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 587.76 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 587.76 and 371.36 is: 511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 587.76 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/587.76 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 587.76 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 218,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,270.55/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.51

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