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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.92, 634.94 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.92, 634.94 and 368.84 is: 553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.92 : 634.94 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.92/634.94 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.92x = 634.94 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.92x = 234,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,191.27/422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.75

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