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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 632.16 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 632.16 and 370.44 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 632.16 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/632.16 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 632.16 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 234,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,177.35/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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