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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 589.03 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 589.03 and 260.97 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 589.03 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/589.03 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 589.03 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 153,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,720.35/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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