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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 581.52 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 581.52 and 372.66 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 581.52 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/581.52 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 581.52 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 216,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,709.24/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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