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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.44, 582.81 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.44, 582.81 and 265.01 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.44 : 582.81 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.44/582.81 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.44x = 582.81 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.44x = 154,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,449.02/422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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