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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.98, 589.38 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.98, 589.38 and 269.72 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.98 : 589.38 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.98/589.38 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.98x = 589.38 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.98x = 158,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,967.57/426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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