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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 637.20 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 637.20 and 333.96 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 637.20 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/637.20 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 637.20 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 212,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,799.31/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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