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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 583.04 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 583.04 and 363.66 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 583.04 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/583.04 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 583.04 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 212,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,026.51/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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