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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 644.11 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 644.11 and 373.60 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 644.11 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/644.11 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 644.11 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 240,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,639.50/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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