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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 630.85 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 630.85 and 371.32 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 630.85 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/630.85 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 630.85 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 234,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,247.22/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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