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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 642 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 642 and 371.82 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 642 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/642 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 642 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 238,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,708.44/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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