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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 581.30 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 581.30 and 369.41 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 581.30 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/581.30 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 581.30 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 214,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,737.93/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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