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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.91, 589.09 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.91, 589.09 and 269.55 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.91 : 589.09 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.91/589.09 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.91x = 589.09 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.91x = 158,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,789.21/426.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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