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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 588.67 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 588.67 and 321.87 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 588.67 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/588.67 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 588.67 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 189,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,476.62/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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