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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 581.80 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 581.80 and 370.09 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 581.80 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/581.80 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 581.80 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 215,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,318.36/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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