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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 588.12 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 588.12 and 321.16 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 588.12 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/588.12 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 588.12 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 188,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,878.86/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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