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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 638.08 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 638.08 and 335.36 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 638.08 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/638.08 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 638.08 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 213,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,986.51/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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