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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 642.36 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 642.36 and 372.41 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 642.36 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/642.36 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 642.36 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 239,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,218.08/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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