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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.51, 581.63 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.51, 581.63 and 366.93 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.51 : 581.63 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.51/581.63 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.51x = 581.63 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.51x = 213,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,415.66/422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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