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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 588.99 and 279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 588.99 and 279.31 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 588.99 = 279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/588.99 = 279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 588.99 × 279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 164,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,510.80/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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