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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.27, 669.65 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.27, 669.65 and 264.21 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.27 : 669.65 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.27/669.65 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.27x = 669.65 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.27x = 176,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,924.39/485.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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