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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.37, 669.80 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.37, 669.80 and 264.33 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.37 : 669.80 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.37/669.80 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.37x = 669.80 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.37x = 177,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,044.89/485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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