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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.37, 637.33 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.37, 637.33 and 334.17 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.37 : 637.33 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.37/637.33 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.37x = 637.33 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.37x = 212,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,972.54/425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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