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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.07, 637.89 and 344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.07, 637.89 and 344.67 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.07 : 637.89 = 344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.07/637.89 = 344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.07x = 637.89 × 344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.07x = 219,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,861.55/426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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