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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 583.43 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 583.43 and 290.03 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 583.43 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/583.43 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 583.43 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 169,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,209.29/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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