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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 583.20 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 583.20 and 385.68 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 583.20 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/583.20 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 583.20 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 224,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,928.58/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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