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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 633.90 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 633.90 and 354.48 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 633.90 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/633.90 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 633.90 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 224,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,704.87/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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