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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 631.96 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 631.96 and 368.17 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 631.96 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/631.96 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 631.96 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 232,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,668.71/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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