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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.03, 635.23 and 332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.03, 635.23 and 332.14 is: 497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.03 : 635.23 = 332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.03/635.23 = 332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.03x = 635.23 × 332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.03x = 210,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,985.29/424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.57

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