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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.81, 670.42 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.81, 670.42 and 264.76 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.81 : 670.42 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.81/670.42 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.81x = 670.42 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.81x = 177,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,500.40/485.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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