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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.33, 582.95 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.33, 582.95 and 343.59 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.33 : 582.95 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.33/582.95 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.33x = 582.95 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.33x = 200,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,294.46/422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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