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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.29, 589.24 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.29, 589.24 and 344.13 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.29 : 589.24 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.29/589.24 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.29x = 589.24 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.29x = 202,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,770.49/427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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