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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.36, 631.98 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.36, 631.98 and 360.68 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.36 : 631.98 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.36/631.98 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.36x = 631.98 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.36x = 227,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,942.55/422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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