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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 588.90 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 588.90 and 261.03 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 588.90 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/588.90 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 588.90 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 153,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,720.57/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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