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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.87, 632.31 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.87, 632.31 and 386.11 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.87 : 632.31 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.87/632.31 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.87x = 632.31 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.87x = 244,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,141.21/422.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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