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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 583.59 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 583.59 and 275.58 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 583.59 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/583.59 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 583.59 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 160,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,825.73/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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