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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.88, 585.12 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.88, 585.12 and 371.28 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.88 : 585.12 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.88/585.12 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.88x = 585.12 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.88x = 217,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,243.35/422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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