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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.55, 632.35 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.55, 632.35 and 335.11 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.55 : 632.35 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.55/632.35 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.55x = 632.35 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.55x = 211,906.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,906.81/422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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