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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.37, 582.55 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.37, 582.55 and 273.02 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.37 : 582.55 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.37/582.55 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.37x = 582.55 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.37x = 159,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,044.21/422.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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