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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.27, 671.36 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.27, 671.36 and 374.04 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.27 : 671.36 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.27/671.36 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.27x = 671.36 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.27x = 251,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,113.62/486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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