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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.23, 582.80 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.23, 582.80 and 274.91 is: 379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.23 : 582.80 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.23/582.80 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.23x = 582.80 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.23x = 160,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,216.54/422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.45

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