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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.55, 583.35 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.55, 583.35 and 292.26 is: 403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.55 : 583.35 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.55/583.35 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.55x = 583.35 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.55x = 170,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,489.87/422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.48

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