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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.35, 582.67 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.35, 582.67 and 274.93 is: 379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.35 : 582.67 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.35/582.67 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.35x = 582.67 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.35x = 160,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,192.35/422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.29

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