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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.55, 671.42 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.55, 671.42 and 265.50 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.55 : 671.42 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.55/671.42 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.55x = 671.42 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.55x = 178,262.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,262.01/486.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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