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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.19, 670.95 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.19, 670.95 and 276.37 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.19 : 670.95 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.19/670.95 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.19x = 670.95 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.19x = 185,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,430.45/486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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