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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.02, 637.17 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.02, 637.17 and 334.12 is: 500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.02 : 637.17 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.02/637.17 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.02x = 637.17 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.02x = 212,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,891.24/425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.90

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