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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 695.26 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 695.26 and 373.49 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 695.26 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/695.26 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 695.26 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 259,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,672.66/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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