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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 642.39 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 642.39 and 372.50 is: 513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 642.39 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/642.39 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 642.39 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 239,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,287.06/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.44

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