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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.53, 671.40 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.53, 671.40 and 276.74 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.53 : 671.40 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.53/671.40 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.53x = 671.40 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.53x = 185,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,803.24/486.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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