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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.51, 671.38 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.51, 671.38 and 273.81 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.51 : 671.38 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.51/671.38 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.51x = 671.38 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.51x = 183,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,830.18/486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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