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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 582.78 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 582.78 and 363.76 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 582.78 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/582.78 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 582.78 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 211,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,992.05/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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