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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.82, 582.90 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.82, 582.90 and 357.20 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.82 : 582.90 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.82/582.90 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.82x = 582.90 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.82x = 208,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,211.88/422.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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