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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.25, 582.72 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.25, 582.72 and 267.27 is: 368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.25 : 582.72 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.25/582.72 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.25x = 582.72 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.25x = 155,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743.57/422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.84

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