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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.55, 583.18 and 352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.55, 583.18 and 352.51 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.55 : 583.18 = 352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.55/583.18 = 352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.55x = 583.18 × 352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.55x = 205,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,576.78/422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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