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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 589.28 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 589.28 and 379.89 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 589.28 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/589.28 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 589.28 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 223,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,859.68/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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