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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 632.28 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 632.28 and 367.86 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 632.28 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/632.28 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 632.28 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 232,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,590.52/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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