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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 630.02 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 630.02 and 373.62 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 630.02 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/630.02 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 630.02 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 235,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,386.20/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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