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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.12, 581.82 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.12, 581.82 and 385.40 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.12 : 581.82 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.12/581.82 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.12x = 581.82 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.12x = 224,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,233.43/422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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