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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.02, 581.92 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.02, 581.92 and 362.94 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.02 : 581.92 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.02/581.92 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.02x = 581.92 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.02x = 211,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,202.04/422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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