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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.79, 642.05 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.79, 642.05 and 372.24 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.79 : 642.05 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.79/642.05 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.79x = 642.05 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.79x = 238,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,996.69/465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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