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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.60, 635.10 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.60, 635.10 and 369.80 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.60 : 635.10 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.60/635.10 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.60x = 635.10 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.60x = 234,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,859.98/422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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