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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 637.43 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 637.43 and 338.25 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 637.43 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/637.43 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 637.43 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 215,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,609.01/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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