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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 588.47 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 588.47 and 260.82 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 588.47 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/588.47 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 588.47 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 153,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,483.44/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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