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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.48, 633.92 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.48, 633.92 and 367.74 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.48 : 633.92 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.48/633.92 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.48x = 633.92 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.48x = 233,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,114.11/422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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