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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 588.96 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 588.96 and 261.04 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 588.96 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/588.96 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 588.96 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 153,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,742.12/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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