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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 632.43 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 632.43 and 357.30 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 632.43 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/632.43 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 632.43 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 225,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,967.24/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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