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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.11, 581.99 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.11, 581.99 and 272.48 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.11 : 581.99 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.11/581.99 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.11x = 581.99 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.11x = 158,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,579.64/422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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