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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 638.29 and 334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 638.29 and 334.81 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 638.29 = 334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/638.29 = 334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 638.29 × 334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 213,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,705.87/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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