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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.30, 632.90 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.30, 632.90 and 364.52 is: 546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.30 : 632.90 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.30/632.90 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.30x = 632.90 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.30x = 230,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,702.45/422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.31

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