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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.39, 633.06 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.39, 633.06 and 371.14 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.39 : 633.06 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.39/633.06 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.39x = 633.06 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.39x = 234,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,952.31/422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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