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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.36, 583.20 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.36, 583.20 and 313.01 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.36 : 583.20 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.36/583.20 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.36x = 583.20 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.36x = 182,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,546.70/422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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