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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 588.21 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 588.21 and 343.65 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 588.21 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/588.21 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 588.21 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 202,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,138.37/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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