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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 642.74 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 642.74 and 367.65 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 642.74 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/642.74 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 642.74 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 236,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,301.52/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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