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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.42, 582.80 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.42, 582.80 and 275.15 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.42 : 582.80 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.42/582.80 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.42x = 582.80 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.42x = 160,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,354.22/422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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