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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.15, 633.49 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.15, 633.49 and 377.04 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.15 : 633.49 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.15/633.49 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.15x = 633.49 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.15x = 238,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,848.94/422.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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