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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 583.56 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 583.56 and 356.27 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 583.56 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/583.56 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 583.56 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 207,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,906.38/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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