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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 582 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 582 and 402.56 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 582 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/582 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 582 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 234,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,289.92/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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