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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 642.36 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 642.36 and 279.01 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 642.36 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/642.36 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 642.36 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 179,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,226.71/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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