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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.95, 588.31 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.95, 588.31 and 294.21 is: 405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.95 : 588.31 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.95/588.31 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.95x = 588.31 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.95x = 173,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,086.69/426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.40

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