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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 642.06 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 642.06 and 367.26 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 642.06 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/642.06 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 642.06 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 235,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,802.96/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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