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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.19, 697.56 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.19, 697.56 and 373.16 is: 559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 697.56 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/697.56 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 697.56 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 260,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,300.01/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.55

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