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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 588.90 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 588.90 and 260.96 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 588.90 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/588.90 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 588.90 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 153,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,679.34/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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