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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 639.73 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 639.73 and 335.31 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 639.73 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/639.73 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 639.73 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 214,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,507.87/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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