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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.60, 582.87 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.60, 582.87 and 363.69 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.60 : 582.87 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.60/582.87 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.60x = 582.87 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.60x = 211,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,983.44/422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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