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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.76, 588.98 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.76, 588.98 and 271.48 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.76 : 588.98 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.76/588.98 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.76x = 588.98 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.76x = 159,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,896.29/426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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