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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 641.22 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 641.22 and 367.40 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 641.22 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/641.22 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 641.22 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 235,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,584.23/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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