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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 642.30 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 642.30 and 366.76 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 642.30 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/642.30 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 642.30 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 235,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,569.95/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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