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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.23, 635.51 and 337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.23, 635.51 and 337.71 is: 505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.23 : 635.51 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.23/635.51 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.23x = 635.51 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.23x = 214,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,616.39/424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.90

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