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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 588.90 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 588.90 and 287.19 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 588.90 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/588.90 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 588.90 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 169,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,126.19/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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