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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.33, 632.77 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.33, 632.77 and 379.53 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.33 : 632.77 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.33/632.77 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.33x = 632.77 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.33x = 240,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,156.21/422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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