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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 588.58 and 394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 588.58 and 394.99 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 588.58 = 394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/588.58 = 394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 588.58 × 394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 232,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,483.21/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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