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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.10, 670.80 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.10, 670.80 and 265.03 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.10 : 670.80 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.10/670.80 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.10x = 670.80 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.10x = 177,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,782.12/486.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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