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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 588.36 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 588.36 and 361.04 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 588.36 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/588.36 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 588.36 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 212,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,421.49/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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