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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 632.94 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 632.94 and 361.04 is: 540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 632.94 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/632.94 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 632.94 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 228,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,516.66/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.59

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