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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.25, 671.02 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.25, 671.02 and 265.19 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.25 : 671.02 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.25/671.02 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.25x = 671.02 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.25x = 177,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,950.08/486.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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