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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.07, 631.03 and 357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.07, 631.03 and 357.79 is: 534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.07 : 631.03 = 357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.07/631.03 = 357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.07x = 631.03 × 357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.07x = 225,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,779.04/422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.93

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