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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 641.88 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 641.88 and 367.50 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 641.88 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/641.88 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 641.88 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 235,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,890.90/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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