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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 632.76 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 632.76 and 374 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 632.76 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/632.76 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 632.76 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 236,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,652.24/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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