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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 582.46 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 582.46 and 290.95 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 582.46 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/582.46 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 582.46 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 169,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,464.55/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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