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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 588.12 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 588.12 and 371.57 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 588.12 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/588.12 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 588.12 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 218,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,527.75/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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