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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 588.74 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 588.74 and 261.02 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 588.74 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/588.74 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 588.74 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 153,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,675.28/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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