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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.05, 632.46 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.05, 632.46 and 370.57 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.05 : 632.46 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.05/632.46 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.05x = 632.46 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.05x = 234,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,370.70/422.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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