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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 641.67 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 641.67 and 382.22 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 641.67 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/641.67 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 641.67 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 245,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,259.11/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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