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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 582.89 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 582.89 and 273.11 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 582.89 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/582.89 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 582.89 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 159,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,188.81/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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