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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 588.87 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 588.87 and 261.11 is: 360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 588.87 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/588.87 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 588.87 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 153,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,759.85/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.23

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