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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.05, 670.75 and 265.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.05, 670.75 and 265.00 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.05 : 670.75 = 265.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.05/670.75 = 265.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.05x = 670.75 × 265.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.05x = 177,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,744.07/486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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