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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.34, 635.88 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.34, 635.88 and 337.32 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.34 : 635.88 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.34/635.88 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.34x = 635.88 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.34x = 214,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,495.04/424.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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