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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.51, 671.40 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.51, 671.40 and 265.48 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.51 : 671.40 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.51/671.40 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.51x = 671.40 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.51x = 178,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,244.11/486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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