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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.20, 670.98 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.20, 670.98 and 276.38 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.20 : 670.98 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.20/670.98 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.20x = 670.98 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.20x = 185,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,445.45/486.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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