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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 589.28 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 589.28 and 403.72 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 589.28 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/589.28 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 589.28 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 237,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,904.12/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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