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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.97, 589.04 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.97, 589.04 and 269.54 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.97 : 589.04 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.97/589.04 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.97x = 589.04 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.97x = 158,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,769.97/426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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