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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.09, 670.77 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.09, 670.77 and 265.05 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.09 : 670.77 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.09/670.77 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.09x = 670.77 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.09x = 177,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,787.59/486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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