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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 587.96 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 587.96 and 337.84 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 587.96 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/587.96 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 587.96 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 198,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,636.41/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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