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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 583.33 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 583.33 and 375.73 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 583.33 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/583.33 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 583.33 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 219,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,169.79/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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