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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.43, 671.24 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.43, 671.24 and 265.38 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.43 : 671.24 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.43/671.24 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.43x = 671.24 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.43x = 178,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,131.82/486.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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