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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.32, 582.60 and 274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.32, 582.60 and 274.90 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.32 : 582.60 = 274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.32/582.60 = 274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.32x = 582.60 × 274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.32x = 160,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,152.45/422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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