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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 633.15 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 633.15 and 372.70 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 633.15 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/633.15 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 633.15 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 235,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,975.01/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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