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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 641.71 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 641.71 and 371.99 is: 512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 641.71 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/641.71 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 641.71 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 238,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,709.70/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.76

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