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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.81, 630.99 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.81, 630.99 and 376.68 is: 562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.81 : 630.99 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.81/630.99 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.81x = 630.99 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.81x = 237,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,681.31/422.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.14

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