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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.01, 642.35 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.01, 642.35 and 372.59 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.01 : 642.35 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.01/642.35 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.01x = 642.35 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.01x = 239,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,333.19/466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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