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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.90, 589.35 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.90, 589.35 and 294.20 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.90 : 589.35 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.90/589.35 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.90x = 589.35 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.90x = 173,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,383.82/426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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