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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 589.14 and 261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 589.14 and 261.14 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 589.14 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/589.14 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 589.14 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 153,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,845.07/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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