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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 638.23 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 638.23 and 334.31 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 638.23 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/638.23 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 638.23 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 213,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,366.86/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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