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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 583.58 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 583.58 and 275.57 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 583.58 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/583.58 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 583.58 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 160,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,817.14/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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