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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 637.15 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 637.15 and 337.30 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 637.15 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/637.15 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 637.15 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 214,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,911.53/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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