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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.34, 583.48 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.34, 583.48 and 360.84 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.34 : 583.48 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.34/583.48 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.34x = 583.48 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.34x = 210,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,542.92/422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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