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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 589.28 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 589.28 and 269.68 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 589.28 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/589.28 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 589.28 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 158,915.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,915.31/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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