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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 582.78 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 582.78 and 275.26 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 582.78 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/582.78 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 582.78 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 160,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,416.02/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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