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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.35, 634.72 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.35, 634.72 and 249.09 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.35 : 634.72 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.35/634.72 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.35x = 634.72 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.35x = 158,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,103.44/422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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