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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.18, 670.77 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.18, 670.77 and 276.34 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.18 : 670.77 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.18/670.77 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.18x = 670.77 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.18x = 185,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,360.58/486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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