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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 588.80 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 588.80 and 344 is: 474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 588.80 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/588.80 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 588.80 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 202,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,547.20/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.13

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