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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 588.20 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 588.20 and 343.58 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 588.20 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/588.20 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 588.20 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 202,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,089.10/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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