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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.46, 582.62 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.46, 582.62 and 265.11 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.46 : 582.62 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.46/582.62 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.46x = 582.62 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.46x = 154,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,461.24/422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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