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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.43, 587.97 and 342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.43, 587.97 and 342.34 is: 472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.43 : 587.97 = 342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.43/587.97 = 342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.43x = 587.97 × 342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.43x = 201,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,285.65/426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.03

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