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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 582.81 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 582.81 and 290.07 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 582.81 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/582.81 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 582.81 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 169,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,052.78/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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