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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 641.30 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 641.30 and 367.24 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 641.30 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/641.30 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 641.30 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 235,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,511.01/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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