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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 642.26 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 642.26 and 291.26 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 642.26 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/642.26 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 642.26 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 187,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,064.65/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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