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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 633.62 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 633.62 and 393.66 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 633.62 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/633.62 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 633.62 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 249,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,431.83/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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