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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 638.56 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 638.56 and 343.74 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 638.56 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/638.56 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 638.56 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 219,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,498.61/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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