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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.47, 582.24 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.47, 582.24 and 352.09 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.47 : 582.24 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.47/582.24 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.47x = 582.24 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.47x = 205,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,000.88/422.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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