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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 581.52 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 581.52 and 370.24 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 581.52 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/581.52 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 581.52 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 215,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,301.96/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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