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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.85, 583.70 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.85, 583.70 and 379.11 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.85 : 583.70 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.85/583.70 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.85x = 583.70 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.85x = 221,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,284.61/422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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