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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.44, 581.70 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.44, 581.70 and 384.04 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.44 : 581.70 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.44/581.70 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.44x = 581.70 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.44x = 223,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,396.07/422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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