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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 588.76 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 588.76 and 279.64 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 588.76 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/588.76 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 588.76 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 164,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,640.85/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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