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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.26, 582.23 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.26, 582.23 and 355.77 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.26 : 582.23 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.26/582.23 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.26x = 582.23 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.26x = 207,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,140.86/422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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