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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.65, 583.61 and 360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.65, 583.61 and 360.69 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.65 : 583.61 = 360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.65/583.61 = 360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.65x = 583.61 × 360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.65x = 210,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,498.30/422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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