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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 642.08 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 642.08 and 290.52 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 642.08 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/642.08 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 642.08 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 186,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,537.08/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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