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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 642.78 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 642.78 and 368.22 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 642.78 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/642.78 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 642.78 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 236,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,684.45/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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