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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 634.75 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 634.75 and 337.21 is: 505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 634.75 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/634.75 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 634.75 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 214,044.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,044.05/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.14

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