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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 642.08 and 367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 642.08 and 367.28 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 642.08 = 367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/642.08 = 367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 642.08 × 367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 235,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,823.14/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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