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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.14, 670.90 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.14, 670.90 and 265.10 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.14 : 670.90 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.14/670.90 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.14x = 670.90 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.14x = 177,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,855.59/486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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