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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.37, 582.63 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.37, 582.63 and 291.15 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.37 : 582.63 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.37/582.63 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.37x = 582.63 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.37x = 169,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,632.72/422.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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