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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.82, 633.32 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.82, 633.32 and 358.12 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.82 : 633.32 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.82/633.32 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.82x = 633.32 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.82x = 226,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,804.90/422.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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