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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 635.86 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 635.86 and 337.96 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 635.86 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/635.86 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 635.86 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 214,895.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,895.25/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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