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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 642.36 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 642.36 and 367.36 is: 506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 642.36 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/642.36 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 642.36 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 235,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,977.37/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.65

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