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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.25, 582.83 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.25, 582.83 and 373.29 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.25 : 582.83 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.25/582.83 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.25x = 582.83 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.25x = 217,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,562.74/422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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