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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 639.29 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 639.29 and 341.24 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 639.29 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/639.29 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 639.29 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 218,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,148.98/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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