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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 583.11 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 583.11 and 367.44 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 583.11 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/583.11 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 583.11 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 214,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,257.94/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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