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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 632.16 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 632.16 and 379.36 is: 568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 632.16 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/632.16 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 632.16 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 239,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,816.22/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.18

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