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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.37, 640.60 and 371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.37, 640.60 and 371.41 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.37 : 640.60 = 371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.37/640.60 = 371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.37x = 640.60 × 371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.37x = 237,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,922.72/465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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