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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 671.44 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 671.44 and 265.49 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 671.44 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/671.44 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 671.44 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 178,260.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,260.61/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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