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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 640.53 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 640.53 and 366.90 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 640.53 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/640.53 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 640.53 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 235,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,010.46/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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