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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 583.36 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 583.36 and 275.03 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 583.36 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/583.36 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 583.36 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 160,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,440.13/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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