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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 582.96 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 582.96 and 290.19 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 582.96 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/582.96 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 582.96 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 169,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,169.16/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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