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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.76, 588.72 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.76, 588.72 and 260.92 is: 359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.76 : 588.72 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.76/588.72 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.76x = 588.72 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.76x = 153,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,608.82/426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.94

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