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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.58, 633.77 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.58, 633.77 and 371.55 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.58 : 633.77 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.58/633.77 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.58x = 633.77 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.58x = 235,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,475.39/422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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