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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 631.95 and 385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 631.95 and 385.17 is: 576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 631.95 = 385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/631.95 = 385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 631.95 × 385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 243,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,408.18/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.58

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