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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 642.78 and 372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 642.78 and 372.75 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 642.78 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/642.78 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 642.78 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 239,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,596.25/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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