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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.15, 670.90 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.15, 670.90 and 265.11 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.15 : 670.90 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.15/670.90 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.15x = 670.90 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.15x = 177,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,862.30/486.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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