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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.88, 630.93 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.88, 630.93 and 378.84 is: 565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.88 : 630.93 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.88/630.93 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.88x = 630.93 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.88x = 239,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,021.52/422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.22

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