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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.42, 581.99 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.42, 581.99 and 317.34 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.42 : 581.99 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.42/581.99 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.42x = 581.99 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.42x = 184,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,688.71/422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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