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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.39, 642.75 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.39, 642.75 and 361.74 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.39 : 642.75 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.39/642.75 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.39x = 642.75 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.39x = 232,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,508.39/465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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