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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 583.68 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 583.68 and 384.08 is: 530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 583.68 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/583.68 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 583.68 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 224,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,179.81/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.03

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