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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.43, 637.55 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.43, 637.55 and 334.31 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.43 : 637.55 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.43/637.55 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.43x = 637.55 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.43x = 213,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,134.48/425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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