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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 633.82 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 633.82 and 368.09 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 633.82 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/633.82 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 633.82 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 233,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,300.96/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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