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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 636.51 and 369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 636.51 and 369.22 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 636.51 = 369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/636.51 = 369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 636.51 × 369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 235,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,012.22/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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