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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.85, 588.87 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.85, 588.87 and 287.01 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.85 : 588.87 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.85/588.87 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.85x = 588.87 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.85x = 169,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,011.58/426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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