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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 590.04 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 590.04 and 344.16 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 590.04 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/590.04 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 590.04 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 203,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,068.17/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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