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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.20, 632.09 and 335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.20, 632.09 and 335.65 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.20 : 632.09 = 335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.20/632.09 = 335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.20x = 632.09 × 335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.20x = 212,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,161.01/422.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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