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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.87, 637.97 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.87, 637.97 and 334.14 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.87 : 637.97 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.87/637.97 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.87x = 637.97 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.87x = 213,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,167.23/425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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