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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.51, 635.58 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.51, 635.58 and 367.83 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.51 : 635.58 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.51/635.58 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.51x = 635.58 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.51x = 233,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,785.39/422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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