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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 588.45 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 588.45 and 367.80 is: 506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 588.45 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/588.45 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 588.45 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 216,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,431.91/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.91

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