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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.04, 670.78 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.04, 670.78 and 276.24 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.04 : 670.78 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.04/670.78 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.04x = 670.78 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.04x = 185,296.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,296.27/486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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