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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 641.52 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 641.52 and 365.51 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 641.52 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/641.52 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 641.52 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 234,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,480.15/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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