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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 583.20 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 583.20 and 291.78 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 583.20 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/583.20 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 583.20 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 170,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,166.10/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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