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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 589.20 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 589.20 and 344.40 is: 475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 589.20 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/589.20 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 589.20 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 202,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,920.48/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.54

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