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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.35, 588.17 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.35, 588.17 and 337.86 is: 466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.35 : 588.17 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.35/588.17 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.35x = 588.17 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.35x = 198,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,717.43/426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.10

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