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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.74, 632.22 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.74, 632.22 and 276.10 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.74 : 632.22 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.74/632.22 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.74x = 632.22 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.74x = 174,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,555.94/422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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