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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 589.02 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 589.02 and 296.37 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 589.02 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/589.02 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 589.02 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 174,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,567.86/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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