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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.82, 634.59 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.82, 634.59 and 337.86 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.82 : 634.59 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.82/634.59 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.82x = 634.59 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.82x = 214,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,402.58/422.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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