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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.86, 632.73 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.86, 632.73 and 361.18 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.86 : 632.73 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.86/632.73 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.86x = 632.73 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.86x = 228,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,529.42/422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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