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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 587.55 and 352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 587.55 and 352.93 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 587.55 = 352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/587.55 = 352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 587.55 × 352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 207,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,364.02/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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