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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 633.78 and 377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 633.78 and 377.73 is: 566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 633.78 = 377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/633.78 = 377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 633.78 × 377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 239,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,397.72/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.31

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