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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.32, 671.12 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.32, 671.12 and 265.28 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.32 : 671.12 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.32/671.12 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.32x = 671.12 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.32x = 178,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,032.02/486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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