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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 637.80 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 637.80 and 335.10 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 637.80 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/637.80 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 637.80 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 213,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,726.78/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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