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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 642.29 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 642.29 and 382.55 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 642.29 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/642.29 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 642.29 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 245,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,702.92/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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