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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 588.87 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 588.87 and 269.46 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 588.87 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/588.87 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 588.87 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 158,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,676.91/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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