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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 639.99 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 639.99 and 340.71 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 639.99 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/639.99 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 639.99 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 218,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,050.99/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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