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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.33, 671.12 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.33, 671.12 and 265.27 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.33 : 671.12 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.33/671.12 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.33x = 671.12 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.33x = 178,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,028.00/486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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