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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.42, 583.16 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.42, 583.16 and 282.72 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.42 : 583.16 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.42/583.16 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.42x = 583.16 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.42x = 164,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,869.58/422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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